Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Steps to make Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

1. 1

   Preheat oven

   Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

2. 2

   Prepare eggplant, bell pepper, and garlic

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   Place 1 eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 head garlic on a baking sheet. Prick the eggplant with a fork a few times. Drizzle the garlic with ½ teaspoon olive oil.

3. 3

   Roast

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   Roast the vegetables for about 35 minutes or until the bell pepper is blackened and the eggplant is tender. Remove and transfer the eggplant and bell pepper to a pot with a lid. Let the veggies cool slightly.

4. 4

   Peel and chop eggplant

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   Peel and chop the eggplant into small cubes

5. 5

   Peel and chop bell pepper

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   Peel and chop the bell pepper into small cubes.

6. 6

   Combine ingredients

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   In a large bowl, combine 2 cups chickpeas, 1 chopped eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, ½ bunch chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the garlic head and add to the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste.

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   Serve
   

   Serve with toasted bread and enjoy